June 7, 2011. Paul Hixon
credit: Baltic Development ForumRegardless of whatever sport is it that you are playing, a high and powerful vertical leap can provide you with that edge that you need in order to ensure your success. Chances are you might already be following a jump training program.
It is vital that you know that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all program as each program needs to be tweaked in order to suit your individual requirements. This writing outlines several important components which should be existent in your vertical jump workout routine.
Stretching: In order to prevent injury as well as to ensure optimum results out of your workouts, it is vital that you stretch your muscles. Make it certain that you know what workouts you are going to perform and focus on stretching the muscles which you intend to target and train. This is one of the many important components of jump training that you should never overlook.
Utilize Fast Movements: Ensure that you execute the movements for every exercise quickly; hence training the muscles of your body to move faster. The idea here is not to enhance your muscle size, but to enhance their capability in terms of pushing force. The greater their force is, then the greater chance that you have when it comes to dunking, blocking, rebounding, etc.
Strength Training: For you to attain your maximum potential, strength training should be integrated in your vertical jump program. The weight load that you use should depend on the area in which you wish to work on. For instance, if you want to increase strength make use of heavy weights with low amounts of reps. When targeting to develop speed, use light to moderate weight loads with higher number of reps.
Explosion: Each and every exercise that you perform should be executed with explosive force. Training without explosion will not provide you with maximum results. Each jump that you do should be done as high, quickly and explosively as possible.
Nutrition: Eating all the right types of foods maybe the most essential aspect in your vertical training program. After a rigorous workout session, consume plenty of foods packed with high quality protein and amino acids. Stay away from sugars, sodas, fried foods, processed foods, white bread, and of course, junk foods.
Effort: If you are not putting all of your effort onto your jump training, you will never get the results you are after. If you half train, you will also receive only half the results – it is that simple
Updated June 7, 2011. Published May 25, 2011. Paul Hixon
